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Person Details
 
Last NameWELD
First NameJOHN D (JR)
Maiden 
RelationS/O JOHN D & JULIA A
Cemetery NumberSM031
Cemetery NameCOL ABRAHAM WINSOR LOT
Birth Day0
Birth Month 
Birth Year1835c
Death Day14
Death MonthJUN
Death Year1865
WarCIVIL
Gravestone Details
Section 
Lot 
Map00038
Stone Materialmarble
Conditiongood
Shaperound top
Carving 
Legibilitygood
Number of Graves on Stone1
Stone Height (inches)26
Stone Width (inches)18
Exists?
Last Seen Date1997
Carver 
Notes/Misc Details
Notes"At the commencemment of the War of 1861 he promptly surrendered congenial pursuits and flattering prospects and enlisted in the service of his country, he fought bravely at the taking of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson and at the battle of Pittsburg Landing. Served as clerk on the staff of Gen. Grant, was detailed for duty in the Corps of Topographical Engineers and accompanied Gen. Sherman in the Grand March from Atlanta to Savannah and thense to Goldsboro, NC. In every position he discharges his duty fearlessly and faithfully, winning the approbation of his superiors in rank and the esteem of all who knew him. Experience taught him the need of faith and he trusted in the Great Deliverer."
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